THERE IS NO SUSPECT AT THIS HOUR. THE BROTHER OF A HOMICIDE VICTIM IS ASKING FOR JUSTICE BACK ON SEPTEMBER 29TH OF THIS YEAR, POLICE IN WILKES COUNTY EMS FOUND A SHOOTING VICTIM ON ELM STREET IN NORTH WILKESBORO. 32 YEAR OLD LAVERNE JOHNSON LATER DIED OF THAT WOUND ON OCTOBER 10TH. TONIGHT, HIS BROTHER NOW FRUSTRATED THAT THERE STILL HAVE BEEN NO SUSPECTS CHARGED, SAYS HIS BROTHER DESERVES JUSTICE. IF YOU CAN LITERALLY, YOU KNOW, JUST KILL SOMEONE AND AND NOTHING HAPPENED. YOU MEAN THE GUYS, GUYS HAD TIME TO GET OUT THE COUNTRY BY NOW? IF THEY HAD THE MEANS. I WISH I COULD HAVE HELPED THEM, YOU KNOW, WITH THIS MUSIC AND ALL THAT. UM. HE WAS ACTUALLY A REALLY GOOD, GOOD PERSON, THOUGH. LIKE HE DOES. HE DOES MUSIC. HE WAS REALLY MOTIVATED TO, TO SUCCEED IN LIFE. NORTH WILKESBORO POLICE SAY THEY ARE STILL INVESTIGATING THIS HOMICIDE. JOHNSON BELIEVES HE KNOWS WHO SHOT HIS BROTHER A
Two months later, no closure for homicide victim's family
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Updated: 12:05 AM EST Dec 4, 2023
The brother of a homicide victim in North Wilkesboro is asking for justice. North Wilkesboro Police tells WXII that on Sept. 29, 2023, they and Wilkes County EMS found a shooting victim on L Street in North Wilkesboro. The victim, Levern Johnson, 32, later died of that wound on Oct. 10.His brother, Paul Johnson, said he is frustrated that there still have been no suspects charged. Johnson believes he knows who shot his brother, and hopes that law enforcement take action, soon. "It's really disheartening, and it's scary honestly," he said, "If someone can shoot someone, and kill them, and get away with it."North Wilkesboro Police said they are still investigating the homicide. Paul Johnson said his brother loved music. "I wish I could have helped him more ," he said. "He was really talented." He also described his brother as someone who was very loved, and eager to succeed. Top StoriesNorthern Lights: Will we see it in North Carolina, Virginia? Check out the best chances for viewing in the United StatesNorth Carolina: New state laws go into effect Dec. 1Will North Carolina enjoy a white snowy Christmas? What are the odds of snowfall at Christmas?Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking hereWatch: NOWCAST streaming newscasts NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love |Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.
NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. — The brother of a homicide victim in North Wilkesboro is asking for justice.
North Wilkesboro Police tells WXII that on Sept. 29, 2023, they and Wilkes County EMS found a shooting victim on L Street in North Wilkesboro. The victim, Levern Johnson, 32, later died of that wound on Oct. 10.
His brother, Paul Johnson, said he is frustrated that there still have been no suspects charged. Johnson believes he knows who shot his brother, and hopes that law enforcement take action, soon.
"It's really disheartening, and it's scary honestly," he said, "If someone can shoot someone, and kill them, and get away with it."
North Wilkesboro Police said they are still investigating the homicide.
Paul Johnson said his brother loved music.
"I wish I could have helped him more [with his music]," he said. "He was really talented."
He also described his brother as someone who was very loved, and eager to succeed.
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